Going by reports on the 2026 assembly election results as of May 7, 2026, the BJP’s gains constitute a “delayed Rajya Sabha dividend” or “long-term upper house consolidation”. While the party significantly increased its MLA count, the immediate impact on Rajya Sabha numbers is staggered due to the biennial election cycle.Here is a breakdown of…
Alapan Bandyopadhyay is a 1987-batch IAS officer who, in 2021, was at the center of a major clash between Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his deputation to the central government.On May 6, 2026, after the BJP’s victory in the 2026 West Bengal elections, Bandyopadhyay and another advisor, H.K. Dwivedi, resigned from their…
Global icons Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Orlando Bloom are set to topline “Reset”, a new survival thriller from director Matt Smukler.Production kicks-off in August 2026.The film follows a woman (Chopra Jonas) who wakes up in the middle of the wilderness, days from civilization, with no memory of how she arrived. Her only hope for survival…
The bond amid Kishore Kumar and his elder brother Ashok Kumar (Dadamuni) was more than a sibling relationship;it was a profound mentorship where immense respect and professional admiration thrived alongside playful affection. Beyond their cinematic success, the connection between Dadamuni and Kishore was a heartwarming testament to brotherly love, marked by profound respect and mutual…
The iconic 1982 rain song “Aaj Rapat Jaayein Toh” from Prakash Mehra’s blockbuster “Namak Halaal” became permanently soaked into Hindi cinema memory. Featuring Amitabh Bachchan’s high-octane charm and Smita Patil’s hesitant yet iconic performance, it blended parallel cinema elegance with commercial massy style. The song is remembered for its dramatic, drenched atmosphere and, ironically, Smita…
Following Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) securing a majority in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections putting an end to the 15 years of Trinamool Congress (TMC) rule Mamata Banerjee announced she will work to “strengthen” the INDIA bloc from the outside. Banerjee called ppherself as a “free bird” without the responsibility of being Chief Minister,…
Following a historic victory for his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, Thalapathy Vijay received congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to which he responded with a focused, statesman-like reply.PM Modi’s Message: PM Modi hailed TVK’s impressive performance and thanked Tamil Nadu voters for supporting the NDA, assuring that…
Alia Bhatt has boarded the cast of Sohum Shah’s much-anticipated sequel, Tumbbad 2, in what is described as a pivotal, high-impact 0cameo or a 20-day special appearance. While brief in screen time, her character is considered crucial, acting as a major twist in the story’s climax.Her role is designed to set up the foundation for…
Vicky Kaushal is in advanced discussions to board themuch-anticipated 3 Idiots sequel as the “fourth idiot,” bringing a fresh emotional narrative to the franchise. Kaushal is to play a new key character alongside the original trio of Aamir Khan (Rancho), R. Madhavan (Farhan), and Sharman Joshi (Raju). Multiple meetings have taken place between Vicky Kaushal,…
Kareena Kapoor Khan is in advanced talks to reunite with Salman Khan for an upcoming untitled superhero film directed by the acclaimed duo Raj & DK (Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK). The film is described as a high-concept, large-scale superhero action entertainer and Salman Khan is expected to play an “ageing superhero” pulled back into…
